The Centre Hospitalier Ouest Réunion (CHOR), located in the west of Réunion Island, serves as a medical facility for the western region of Réunion Island. Replacing the Gabriel Martin Hospital, the facility was designed to integrate healthcare standards with tropical climate adaptation, earning the "Haute Qualité Environnementale" (HQE) certification. The project received financial backing from @afd_france to modernize regional health infrastructure.
Infrastructure and Environmental Standards
The CHOR is recognized as one of the first hospitals in France to achieve the HQE exceptionnel label. This certification reflects a design strategy focused on environmental performance within a tropical context.
The transition from the Gabriel Martin Hospital to the CHOR represented a shift in hospital design for the region. The new site was constructed to accommodate dozens of medical specialties, aiming to centralize care for residents in the western part of the island.
Operational Focus and Patient Care
The hospital provides a range of medical specialties. The facility’s interior environments were planned to reduce the clinical atmosphere often associated with large medical centers, focusing instead on comfort and accessibility.
By utilizing funding from @afd_france, the hospital was able to implement technical upgrades.
Key Facts About CHOR
- Location: West of Réunion Island.
- Certification: Achieved "Haute Qualité Environnementale" (HQE) exceptionnel status.
- Primary Funder: @afd_france.
- Scope: Replaced the former Gabriel Martin Hospital to serve the western region.
- Design Focus: Tropical climate adaptation and energy-efficient infrastructure.
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